Thursday, January 27, 2011

Join me at the Open House that I will be hosting at 1886 Will Scarlett Drive in the prestigious neighbourhood of Sherwood Forrest. I will have the welcome mat out on Saturday the 29th of January between the hours of 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Come see what this home and neighbourhood has to offer.

Welcome to 1886 Will Scarlett Drive in Mississauga. A rare ranch-style bungalow in the exclusive neighbourhood of Sherwood Forrest. This home is located on one of the most sought-after streets with million dollar plus homes. Enjoy a sprawling lot of 100 X 125 Feet with towering trees, an inground pool and thousands spent on professionally landscaped gardens. Recent upgrades - with over $35,000 spent on new windows, a new furnace, A/C, and eaves. Beautiful hardwood floors and California shutters galore on the main level. Beautiful crown moulding in the living, dining and kitchen areas.

Also in this home you will find a renovated main bath with a Jacuzzi Tub. A professionally finished basement with a 3 - piece bath and wet bar. A family sized kitchen with built-in appliances, a breakfast area, and a walkout to a sunroom.

For more information about this home or the Sherwood Forrest neighbourhood, feel free to contact me directly at 416 427 1875.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Welcome to 1849 Indian Road in the Lorne Park neighbourhood of Mississauga. A stunning home with over $280,000 spent in upgrades!! A newly renovated custom gourmet kitchen with a centre island and Granite countertops. Hardwood floors shine throughout the main floor. Open-concept kitchen combined with the family room and a walkout to a huge yard. Master retreat with a double sided fireplace. The ensuite includes a Jacuzzi Tub with a separate shower! Beautifully finsihed basement gives you extra living space. Come and take a look. I'm only a phone call away. Call me directly at 416 427 1875 and let me make the arrangement.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

What a great way to start off a New Year and a New Decade. Great advice from John Schull on managing your money. Make it a resolutaion that 'you can take to the bank'. At least read this article and possibly take some advice from it and follow it through. I have included John's contact information below. Let me get my team in action to get you started. Call John and listen to what he has to say. It can't hurt.

Managing your Money

Canadians everywhere have made New Year’s promises to themselves. Big promises (I resolve to quit smoking.) and not-so-big-promises (I resolve to call my aunt more often.). But here’s one promise you should make and never break: “I resolve to be financially secure.” And here are ten simple ways to make that happen:

1. Budget betterLook carefully at your income and expenses -- then set a realistic budget that includes savings.

2. Defeat debtKeep that high-interest credit card in your pocket – or better yet, cut it into little pieces. Credit card debt is very expensive. Stay on top of your debt by paying off high interest and non-deductible debt first. Do you have mortgage insurance …. Wrong…Get quotes on a personal insurance policy instead.. it’s cheaper and your survivor is the beneficiary, not the bank.

4. Register yourselfInvestments held within a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) allows for tax-free income and an RRSP is a terrific tax-deferred savings builder. Start early, make your maximum yearly contributions and you’ll save on tax and enjoy years of tax-free growth in a TFSA and tax-sheltered compound growth in a RRSP.

5. Trim taxesThere are lots of tax deductions and tax credits – be sure you take full advantage of every one that applies to you.

6. Invest efficientlyInterest income is taxed significantly higher than dividends or capital gains – so it’s usually better to hold investments earning interest income in a TFSA or a tax-deferred RRSP and those that earn dividends or attract capital gains in your nonregistered portfolio.

8. Insure changeYour life is always changing in one way or another – that means your need for income protection and estate planning are changing, too. Be sure your insurance coverage keeps pace.

9. Assist your assetsGood asset allocation is vital to good long-term investment growth. Get steadier returns over time with the right balance of assets from the three asset categories – cash, fixed-income investments and equities.

10. Wrap it all in a planThe tenth step to financial security is to wrap the other nine steps in a comprehensive financial plan that will get you where you want to go. Achieving financial security – now, that is a resolution you can take to the bank. Your professional advisor can help you get there.

Sunday, January 2, 2011

New Year's Eve has been known as the biggest party night of the year. It completes one of the best holiday seasons for all. It's the absolute last chance to celebrate and entire year and welcome in a new one.

Some celebrations are a large public affair, as the Toronto City Hall party and this year, at Celebration Square in Mississauga. Others, get together with dear friends and family in an intimate affair sharing a dinner and possibly a toast to the year that was. Others, go for a skate at a public park and take the chill out of their bones with a hot chocolate.

New Year's Eve, we say goodbye to an old friend and hello to a new one.
Wishing all the best of health, prosperity, happiness, and contentment in 2011. Those that I have met and have allowed me in their family circle, thank you for a great experience. I also look forward to those that I am about to meet.

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Betty Bart is one of a very few award winning Mississauga Real Estate Agents who instills in her clients the confidence to make the right purchase or sale decision. She achieves this by being hands on during the entire purchase process and demonstrating a superior knowledge of Toronto real estate matters and by educating her buyers and sellers in Mississauga.

If you have a family member, or friends, considering a purchase, you would want them looked after by an experienced and ethical REALTOR, Give Betty a call 416 427 1875